Phase II — Physical Ability Test (PAT) — Pass/Fail

Phase III — Panel Interview — Pass/Fail

Applicants will be interviewed by a cross-section of ACPD officers based upon the applicant’s personal history statement and background investigation. Applicants must answer all questions completely, accurately and truthfully or they risk being eliminated from our hiring process.

Phase IV — Polygraph

Applicants must complete a pre-polygraph questionnaire given to them by their assigned investigator. All applicants are then required to submit to the polygraph.

Phase V — Psychological Evaluation

Consists of formal interview and testing with a psychologist.

Phase VI — Medical Evaluation — Pass/Fail

Consists of comprehensive physical evaluation, including a drug screening.

Applicant Ride-Along

All police officer applicants are required to participate in a ride-along with an ACPD officer. Ride-along requests can be scheduled by contacting your assigned background investigator.

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Why Join

The public depends on police officers to protect lives and property. We work and live by a set of core values: courage, competence, commitment, compassion, restraint, respect and integrity.

Why Arlington County

Just across the Potomac River from our nation’s capital, Arlington is diverse in its opportunities and its population. Arlington continues to maintain pleasant residential and commercial neighborhoods and a high quality of living for all that work and live here.

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Being a member of the Arlington County Police Department is much more than a job, it’s a passion. Learn how you can get started.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Arlington County Police Department makes every effort to recruit qualified individuals from all backgrounds to serve our unique community. We are proud of the diversity across all positions and ranks within ACPD.